SHAD RHOTEN
Urban Planner
WEATHERFORD,US
Summary
Senior Planner with over 17 years of expertise in urban and land use planning, specializing in zoning, stakeholder management, and community development. Demonstrates a visionary approach to city growth and infrastructure development, leveraging skills in policy analysis and project management. Committed to fostering inclusive community engagement and maximizing land resources for diverse urban needs.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Planner
Antero Group
Denton, TX
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Manage urban planning and design projects.
- Conduct public involvement workshops and prepare reports.
- Support the delivery of high-quality planning and design deliverables.
- Develop new business opportunities, and manage client relationships.
- Improve workflows, ensuring projects meet client expectations and budgets.
Senior Planner, Zoning
City of Fort Worth
Fort Worth, TX
06.2022 - 04.2024
- Spearheaded public outreach campaign to engage local stakeholders in planning process, emphasizing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Executed specialized planning tasks, including vision development for city growth and infrastructure.
- Promoted optimal use of city land for residential, commercial, mixed-use, and recreational purposes.
- Facilitated community meetings to provide training on zoning, land use, and current planning engagement.
- Utilized ESRI ArcMap applications to create specialized maps for management and staff divisions.
Senior Planner
City of Granbury
Granbury, TX
02.2018 - 04.2022
- Oversaw budget management, time-off requests, and various departmental concerns as Assistant Director.
- Lead Development Review Committee in processing of subdivision plats, site plans and zoning applications.
- Advise consultants and general public regarding implementation and interpretation of applicable City development regulations; supervise clearance of zoning approvals for building permits.
- Proficient in generation of reports and presentations and analysis on development applications as they relate to adopted city policies, goals and objectives.
- Formulate and apply comprehensive plan, municipal code, and processing procedures in review of development proposals.
- Propose and draft amendments to zoning, subdivision and other development ordinances.
Senior Planner
City of Burleson
Burleson, TX
12.2014 - 02.2018
- Consulted with public, developers, consultants and City Officials regarding drafting and implementation of the City's Old Town Plan Update.
- Served as project manager for complex development applications, including analyzing and evaluating site and architectural plans, performing technical review for plans and applications and making appropriate recommendations.
- Assisted with preparation, revision and update to zoning, subdivision ordinance and sign code.
- Prepared reports and provide recommendations to Planning and Zoning Commission and Zoning Board of Adjustment.
Planner
City of Granbury
Granbury, TX
05.2007 - 12.2014
- Implemented platting, zoning, and permitting procedures to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Coordinated development initiatives with developers, architects, and engineering consultants to uphold planning principles.
- Conducted timely reviews of sign permits, site plans, and subdivision plats.
- Managed and updated city's GIS database to enhance data accuracy and accessibility.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - GEOGRAPHY
University of North Texas
Denton, TX, US05.2003
Skills
- Urban planning and zoning
- GIS and ESRI ArcMap
- Project management
- Community development
- Public speaking and stakeholder management
- Development review
- Policy analysis
- Microsoft Office proficiency
Certification
AICP CERTIFICATION, 2011, American Institute of Certified Planners
Affiliations
American Planning Association, Member ID 212916
Timeline
Senior Planner
Antero Group
09.2024 - 11.2024
Senior Planner, Zoning
City of Fort Worth
06.2022 - 04.2024
Senior Planner
City of Granbury
02.2018 - 04.2022
Senior Planner
City of Burleson
12.2014 - 02.2018
Planner
City of Granbury
05.2007 - 12.2014
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - GEOGRAPHY
University of North Texas
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